I have been wanting to make my own hat for a while now. Did my famous Google search for custom cowboy hats while in Cheyenne and WildJTrading popped up. This is a true example of a mom and pop shop. I looked at their website and Instagram posts. Due to it being owner ran she is not open like big stores. Make sure to call or message on Facebook or instagram to get times or book an appointment through her website. I was only in town a few days so I needed to go on Saturday. I reached out via messenger on instagram and was contacted back within an hour. She was not open on Saturday because she was having a pop up event at a local brewery. $85 for a beer, hat and accessories. That was a great deal. In store prices can range from $90-$200 depending on the hat and accessories you pick.
Got to brewery at 12, hats were first come first served. I tried on a few colors until it settled on my tan hat. Next step was to pick the accessories to make your hat truly yours. I picked ribbon, flowers, feathers, cards, and even had it branded. Whole process took about 1 hour, even with about 15 other people in there for the same thing.
Next time I am in town I will be going back to Wild J Trading to get another hat. read more